The seventh and never-before-published book in USA Today bestselling Nicholas Sansbury Smith's propulsive post-apocalyptic series about one man's mission to save the world.

An army advances...

In Europe, Master Sergeant Joe Fitzpatrick and Team Ghost return from a mission deep into enemy territory only to find that the Variant army has grown stronger, and they are advancing toward the EUF's stronghold in Paris.

On the brink of Civil War...

Back in the United States, President Ringgold and Dr. Kate Lovato are on the run. The Safe Zone Territories continue to rally behind the ROT flag, leaving Ringgold more enemies than allies. But there are still those who will stand and fight for America. Captain Rachel Davis and Captain Reed Beckham will risk everything to defeat ROT and save the country from collapsing into Civil War.

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"Nicholas Sansbury Smith combines plausible science with fast-paced military action in an epic juggernaut that races along at supersonic speed. Fans of the genre are sure to love it!"―Russell Blake, New York Times bestselling author on The Extinction Cycle

"A blistering, high octane thrill ride to the brink of humanity's extinction. Nicholas Sansbury Smith plunges the reader right into the middle of the action, alongside a cast of unforgettable characters, as they fight tooth and nail to survive one impossible mission after another-to stop an extinction level virus. The Extinction Cycle series is post-apocalyptic, military science fiction at its best. Highly addictive!"―Steven Konkoly, USA Today bestselling author

"Fast-paced military action meets cool, cutting-edge science. Extinction is no longer a Darwinian battle of the fittest. It's a race for survival."―E. E. Giorgi, author of Chimeras on The Extinction Cycle

"Extinction Horizon is a roller coaster ride of fear and adrenaline that you will not want to put down. Nicholas Sansbury Smith once again separates himself from the masses with a brilliantly entertaining post-apocalyptic thriller."―W. J. Lundy, author of Only the Dead Live Forever on The Extinction Cycle

About the Author

Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the USA Today bestselling author of Hell Divers, the Orbs trilogy, and the Extinction Cycle series. He worked for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management in disaster mitigation before switching careers to focus on his one true passion-writing. When he isn't writing or daydreaming about the apocalypse, he enjoys running, biking, spending time with his family, and traveling the world. He is an Ironman triathlete and lives in Iowa with his fiancée, their dogs, and a house full of books.

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I need to start this review with some honesty. This is the first Extinction Cycle book that I've read... You see, I've happily enjoyed the performance of Bronson Pinchot throughout the first 6 installments--- so this was a new experience for me. (I found myself trying to do Mr. Pinchot's voices in my head while reading and it made me appreciate him even more). Back to Extinction War-this book is the best piece of art Nicholas Sansbury Smith has produced to date. There are so many examples throughout this story that had me reacting out loud, but it felt like War produced that effect every other page! I've spoke in other reviews about NSS' amazing ability to develop characters but I now see this is where he truly shines. These characters felt like family far before this point, and Smith beautifully (and painfully!) keeps the reader's heart in an constant state of frenzy regarding their fate. When I realized I was nearing the end of the book, I slowed my pace to a crawl, not wanting the story to to end. This proved fruitless-I needed this story more than Flathmann needs his booze. The last several chapters of the story provided tears, fist pumps, and a desire for more. Thank you for this story, Mr Smith. It was a HELL of a ride!

Extinction War is the seventh book in the Extinction Cycle Series. One of the characters that the book focuses on is Master Sargent Joe Fitzpatrick, the new leader of Team Ghost. Team Ghost is a special forces team that has been fighting the devastating effects of a bio weapon created by the US Government by combining a super solder serum with the Ebola virus.As the weapon quickly spreads around the world it turns the victims into mindless cannibalistic monsters. This is the story of how MSG Fitz (Fitzpatrick) is trying to help the United States allies combat the virus.Then we also have Reed Beckham and Dr. Kate Lavato who thought that the war was over in the U.S. They were wrong as a mad man who is related to the original creator of the bio weapon tries to take over the United States by force.This book is another home-run by Nicholas Sansbury Smith. Throughout the series Nick has created awesome characters that we can all relate to. A story that, in my opinion, is not that far-fetched and he even backs up his story with some science. Extinction War keeps you on the edge of your seat, keeps you reading no matter how much you want to put the book down. This story easily earned a five stars from me.I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes The Tide series by Anthony J. Melchiorri or even likes a different take on the zombie apocalypse.

Finally! Extinction is back!! If you haven't read any of the past 6 books then shame on you. Go back to the beginning and get book 1. I'm not a huge reviewer so go and read a lot of the other reviews posted here about this book. They pretty much say it all. All I can say is that for me this has been without a doubt the most exciting, thrilling and enjoyable book series I've ever read. And trust me, I've read a lot..lol. I just can't say enough great things about Nicholas Smith and his writing. Very, very few books of this nature have gotten me so involved with the characters that I literally came "this close" to tears when things went sideways for them. The story line that he came up with for this future outlook of Earth is just incredible. The imagination of his writing is stunning. It's not too often that you wait anxiously for the next book in a series to come out and this definitely is one of them.

Wow, what a ride! The entire 7 book series has kept me on my toes. I've read each book at least twice. The author has a fantastic read on the pulse of his readers. In this culmination book, there were some secondary characters that didn't make it, but their ends made for a tension filled continuation of what had to be sacrificed to reach the end.Expertly coordinated with the previous story lines, there was just enough backstory so that a new reader didn't need to (but should have) get the previous book.I can't give enough praise to the author, my words won't carry the feeling this book has generated.

I can't wait for the new continuations of his other book series - Trackers, Hell Divers, and a rumor of a new Orbs book.

Of all the books in the Extinction Cycle series, this story was hands-down the most stressful for me to read in terms of its unrelenting suspense. Fierce battles are being waged. Humans are on the ragged edge in this fight for survival against the evolving Variants AND a power hungry human psychopath.

From prologue to epilogue, Extinction War is a brilliantly crafted, 5 star page-turner. It is also not a book you want to start near the end of your day. Highly recommended!

Wow! I cannot believe the journey Nicholas Sansbury Smith has taken me on. The “Extinction” series has been SO much fun to read. And along the way I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to get to know the author a little bit as well. I remember reading the first book in the series, “Extinction Horizon”. The first 30 pages scared the hell out of me! (Seriously!) I was hooked and a fan ever since!

NSS has done a great (and difficult) job of wrapping up the series. Enough people have already written about it, so let me just say you will find this last installment deeply satisfying. Just get the book! You won’t be disappointed! Great job Nick!